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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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PERFECTION DISTRIBUTION LLC
USDOT 93772 · MC537453 · EIN 30-0334820 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
6230 BLUFFTON RD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46809
(419) 576-2598 · JOHN HINES
85
Low risk
Risk factors
13 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
550 / 718
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
51 / 183
Crashes (24 mo)
13
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy BAP4637461 · eff 04/01/2012
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate3.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance90 pts
Unsafe Driving83 pts
Other19 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 391.41A-MCPVI | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 9 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.23-LEU | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.43B-BATV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
MI25
IL11
IN5
KY4
OH4
WI2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.18 | 0.13 | ≈4–11% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.09 | 0.10 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.87 | 0.87 | ≈6–10% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Jackson County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jackson County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 36% · Following / lane / reckless 29% · Seat belt 25%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 53% · Tires 33% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 11% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 10 inspections, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Other4 viol · 67%
392.2-SLLS1 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLL
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 17%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.653).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.135).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS1 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 13 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 | FORT WAYNE, IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/17/2026 | GRAND BLANC TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 03/05/2026 | JAMESTOWN TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 03/05/2026 | SYLVANIA (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 01/26/2026 | BLACKMAN TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/23/2026 | Hartford Twp, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/19/2026 | Muskegon, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/16/2025 | WASHINGTON TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 06/05/2025 | SPRINGFIELD, OH | 3 | ✓ | |
| 04/01/2025 | ROMULUS, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 70 vehicles seen in inspections
37 incomplete vehicle18 trailer15 truck
Company profile
Officer
JOHN HINES
Annual mileage
8.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
60
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 21 carriers
Shares identifiers with 21 carriers (11 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL EXPRESS INC | 251206 | 4 VINs | strong |
| BAILEY MANUFACTURING CO LLC | 3760599 | officer | strong |
| COPIERS NORTHWEST INC | 1933462 | officer | strong |
| JOHN HINES | 3435476 | officer | strong |
| K&C TRUCKING LLC | 3196006 | officer | strong |
| NEXT LEVEL TRANSPORTATION INC | 3463395 | officer | strong |
| QUALITY WOODWORKING SERVICES | 1537755 | officer | strong |
| ROW FREIGHT TRANSIT LLC | 3197113 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/07/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
8.8M mi reported (2024)
04/01/2012 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP4637461
04/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA 105 49 67
12/22/2011 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy GC2J-CAP-923J0642-TIL-05
12/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy GC2J-CAP-923J0642-TIL-05
11/25/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/07/2011)
12/01/2005 — Insurance cancelled — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AHW7601038
11/04/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/02/2005)
10/28/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
10/01/2005 — Insurance filed — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy YU2-K4L-092293-06
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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